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Simon Mignolet: 8 - Didn’t have a lot of saves to make, but was calm with crosses and composed when he was almost played into danger a couple of times by Skrtel. Did well.

Nathaniel Clyne: 7 - Didn’t provide a whole lot going forward, but did his job well at the back against the bright Ibrahim Afellay.

Joe Gomez: 7 - It wasn’t an easy debut for the youngster as he faced the endless running of Jon Walters. Grew into the game and fought to ensure a deserved clean sheet.

Martin Skrtel: 7 - Almost put Liverpool in trouble a couple of times with some bad back-passes and picked up a silly booking for a foul on Birame Diouf, but defended well and kept Stoke at bay.

Dejan Lovren: 8 - Repaid Brendan Rodgers’ faith with a calm performance. Won everything in the air and was composed on the ball. Excellent start for the much-maligned Croatian.

Jordan Henderson: 7 - Energetic and won the ball back in midfield for the Reds, but too often wasteful when trying to make the killer pass. Played well when he went further forward later in the game.

James Milner: 7 - Worked hard and linked up well with Henderson, looks a very shrewd signing from Rodgers. Added much needed experience to Liverpool’s midfield.

Jordon Ibe: 6 - Worked hard but little came off today for the youngster. But he will benefit from the experience and never hides.

Philippe Coutinho: 8 - What a goal. The Brazilian pulled a rabbit out of the hat for Liverpool with that brilliant, last gasp winner. He was quiet beforehand but grew into the game.

Adam Lallana: 6 - Ineffective out on the left for the Reds. Worked hard but to little avail and too often look to sling the ball in Benteke’s direction.

Christian Benteke: 7 - Worked hard up front but didn’t look a all times on the same wavelength as his new team-mates. He looked good coming short for the ball and was another who grew into the game.

SUBS:

Emre Can: 8 - Game Liverpool much needed composure in midfield, almost played Benteke in with a great pass and showed his class. Will hope to impress Rodgers in his preferred role this season.

Roberto Firmino: 7 - Looked bright at times and gave Liverpool another outlet late on. He almost played Jordan Henderson in with a great ball over the top. May take a bit of time to come to grips with the pace of the Premier League.